A New Chapter in a 25-Year Journey of Excellence

Dear Parents and Members of the Almanar Arabic School Family,

For twenty-five years, education has been far more than a profession to me. It has been a journey of purpose, passion, and deep human connection.

Throughout these years, I have never seen schools as merely buildings, classrooms, and corridors. To me, a school is a living world—a place where young minds are inspired, character is shaped, confidence is nurtured, and dreams begin to take form.

And I have never viewed our students simply as numbers on a register. I have always seen them as precious seeds entrusted to our care. With knowledge, patience, encouragement, and love, we nurture them, help them grow strong, and give them the opportunity to blossom and fulfil their potential.

As I complete twenty-five years in education, I am deeply honoured to begin the 2026–2027 academic year as the Headteacher of Almanar Arabic School, a school with a proud history, a strong sense of purpose, and a special place in the hearts of its community.

I enter Almanar not simply as its new Headteacher, but as a member of its family. I look forward to walking alongside your sons and daughters, supporting them, inspiring them, and helping them take confident steps towards a bright and meaningful future.

What makes this new chapter particularly special is that my own twenty-five-year journey in education meets the 25th anniversary of Almanar Arabic School. Two journeys, each spanning a quarter of a century, now come together at the same moment—creating a wonderful opportunity to begin a new chapter of growth, achievement, and service together.

My greatest hope is that, with your trust and partnership, and through the commitment and dedication of our wonderful teaching team, we can provide our children with an education that goes beyond the classroom.

Together, we aspire to see our children grow into young people who are:

Proud of their Islamic values,
Confident in their Arabic language and identity,
Knowledgeable, curious, and eager to learn,
Resilient, responsible, and compassionate,
Confident to lead and take initiative,
And committed to making a positive difference in their communities and the wider world.

As parents, you are not simply the families we serve—you are our partners in your children’s educational journey. Your support, trust, communication, and involvement are essential to their success.

I therefore warmly welcome you to this new chapter of Almanar’s journey. My door will always be open to you, and I look forward to listening, learning, working alongside you, and doing everything within our means to ensure that every child at Almanar feels valued, supported, inspired, and proud of who they are.

Thank you for placing your trust in Almanar and, most importantly, for entrusting us with what is most precious to you—your children and their future.

Here’s to a wonderful new academic year, and to the next chapter of Almanar’s 25-year journey of learning, belonging, and excellence.

With warmest regards,

Dr Rania Alawad
Headteacher
Almanar Arabic School